Monologue 1991

Callum Innes's "Monologue" (1991) is a minimalist painting that explores the nuances of color and texture. The piece features a predominantly light brown background, seemingly created by a single wash of paint, upon which darker tones are applied along the edges and in the vertical grain of the canvas. The artist's deliberate use of subtle gradations and a limited color palette evokes a sense of quiet contemplation and introspective reflection, inviting viewers to engage in their own interpretation of the piece's minimal aesthetic.